Since the New England Patriots' decade of dominance began, the saving grace for the team has always been its incredible experience in big --- and the biggest of --- games. Bill Belichick remains the genius and Tom Brady, with three Super Bowl wins and a pair of Super Bowl MVP awards on his resume, is the quarterback you want in any big game.

What has been an advantage in Super Bowl victories over the Carolina Panthers and Philadelphia Eagles, plus countless other key regular-season and playoff wins, however, may not be the tipping point it once was for Brady, Belichick and Co.

The Giants sure know how to win the big one, too.

That point, of course, was proven four years ago when the Giants knocked off the previously unbeaten Patriots. Young Eli Manning, the oft-questioned Tom Coughlin and one heck of a pass rush took down the great Bill Belichick and Tom Brady, who together carried into Super Bowl XLII an unblemished Super Bowl record.

Well, Manning has only gotten better --- much better. Coughlin, although he was questioned as a leader earlier in the season, has helped the Giants reel off five straight wins, including three impressive playoff victories.

Throw in the vaunted Giants pass rush, a pair of explosive wide receivers and a steady run game and these Giants have a good chance at winning their second Super Bowl in four years.

With all the on-field advantages the Giants may possess over the Patriots (and vice versa), the fact that the Patriots' supposed experience advantage is nullified by the Giants' own experience may be the biggest feather on New York's cap.

What do you think? Do the Patriots still own the 'experience advantage'? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.